Arts & Entertainment

Haiti: One Year Late

One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, life is still far from normal on the island nation. We hear from a Chicago area relief worker in Haiti on what he's seeing on the ground there.

• Partners with Sassier in Haiti

Business

Panel Discusses Tax Proposal

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate whether the tax proposal is good enough to solve the state's long-term budget problems.

Politics

Latest on Tax Hike

Newly inaugurated Illinois governor Pat Quinn is backing the 67 percent tax increase plan. But will it pass the general assembly? We have the latest on a very busy day in Springfield.

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We share some of our viewers' feedback on recently aired shows.

Arts & Entertainment

Grammy-Nominated Laurie Anderson

Performance artist and Glen Ellyn native Laurie Anderson tells us about her latest work, her third Grammy nomination and life with husband, Lou Reed.

• Laurie Anderson's website

Politics

Interview with Watkins

Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins may not be a household name yet - but after raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, the mayoral candidate could be soon. Watkins discusses her candidacy for mayor and more.

Business

No. 1 in Gas Prices

Chicago has the highest gas prices in the nation. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel has that and more in our business report.

Science & Nature

Tap Water Concerns

Hundreds of millions of gallons of water flow throughout Chicago taps every day. But is the water safe to drink? A recent environmental study has set off alarms on Capitol Hill and at the EPA. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at "Chromium-6."

• Chromium-6 Study (PDF link)

Politics

Mayoral Race Update

The mayoral candidates talked city pensions today. Gery Chico, Miguel del Valle and Carol Moseley Braun all say they should not be cut back for current employees. But Rahm Emanuel says they should. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

Politics

Inauguration in Springfield

It's Inauguration Day at the capitol and the state is suffering its biggest budget deficit in history. Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield with the latest on how Governor Quinn's tax hike plan is being received and more.